Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new format – something a little more relaxed, more personal, and more conversational.
Think of this as us sitting on the couch or going for a long walk together. No script. No structure. Just your questions, and my honest thoughts.
In this episode, I answer your voice notes and DMs – covering everything from how to stay healthy when life gets busy, to the biggest nutrition myths still hanging around in 2025.
We also get into some more personal stuff… like if I’ve ever pooped my pants (Natalie, thanks for that one) and what I’d serve aliens if they asked for the perfect meal for human (and planetary) health.
In this episode, I answer:
- Intro (00:00)
- How Can New Fathers Balance Fitness and Diet with a Busy Life? (02:20)
- What Are the Risks and Benefits of Methylene Blue? (12:20)
- What Are the Biggest Nutrition Myths Still Believed in 2025? (16:59)
- Why Do Some Plant-Based Eaters Still Have High Cholesterol? (19:52)
- What Are the Best Alternatives to Statins for Lowering APOB? (23:32)
- What Health Habits Does Simon Hill Personally Struggle With? (32:41)
- Are Refined Carbohydrates Like Pasta and White Rice Actually Bad for You? (34:09)
- What’s the Future of Personalised Nutrition? (40:16)
- What’s the Most Embarrassing Travel Story Simon Has Shared? (44:33)
- What Does “Bogan” Mean in Australian Slang? (47:49)
- How Much Omega-3 Do You Really Need Daily? (50:06)
- Does Creatine Supplementation Harm Your Kidneys? (56:10)
- What’s the Perfect Meal for Human and Planetary Health? (01:00:31)
- Can the Power of Belief Affect Your Health Outcomes? (01:03:05)
- What’s the Funniest Listener Question and Final Thoughts? (01:04:11)
Some serious, some silly – but all of it real. I hope you enjoy this new format, and as always, I’d love your feedback. Let me know what you liked, didn’t like, and what you’d love to see more of in future episodes.
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References and supporting studies:
- Nutritional Guidelines | The Portfolio diet and Eat-Lancet
- The Effects of Menopause Hormone Therapy on Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Dietary sugars and body weight: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and cohort studies
- Creatine is a Conditionally Essential Nutrient in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Hypothesis and Narrative Literature Review
- Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
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